Statuette, 1813 - The King's 15th Regiment Hussars Military Officer - 14.5 cm - .800 silver
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This unsigned Italian mid-20th-century figure of an officer of the 15th (The King’s) Light Dragoons is made of .800 silver, with a hand-enamelled uniform, a moving sabre and an octagonal pedestal engraved “1813”; it weighs 296 g and is in good condition with minor enamel loss.
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Elegant superior quality crafted mid 20th century solid 800 silver Military Officer of the United Kingdom 15th Regiment Light Dragoons, with finely detailed hand enameled uniform and moving saber.
On octagonal ornate pedestal, engraved 1813
In 1813, the 15th (The King's) Light Dragoons (Hussars) were a highly experienced British cavalry regiment serving in the Peninsular War (1808–1814). Having been converted to hussars in 1807, they returned to the Iberian Peninsula in February 1813 to play a key role in the final campaigns against Napoleon’s forces in Spain and France.
Height 14,5 cm
Length 5,5 cm
Width 5 cm
Net Silver Weight 296 grams (it is not weighted)
Condition report:
In clean fine circa 60 years old original condition, minor enamel missing - great patina - no dings, no cracks, no repairs, as you can see in pictures that are part of the description
Coming from a 100% smoke free home, it will be properly sanitized before shipping
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Over the last 40 years, I have been collecting silver Works of Art. Carefully selecting every single piece that speaks for its rarity, provenance, historical significance, excellent craftsmanship, functional peculiarity and harmonious proportions...
Time has now come to release them back into the market, so that new generations of demanding collectors and individuals that - just like me - love to surround themselves with items with character can enjoy them as much as I did.
I photograph them honestly and describe them to the best of my knowledge.
Good luck to your bids!!!
Translated by Google TranslateElegant superior quality crafted mid 20th century solid 800 silver Military Officer of the United Kingdom 15th Regiment Light Dragoons, with finely detailed hand enameled uniform and moving saber.
On octagonal ornate pedestal, engraved 1813
In 1813, the 15th (The King's) Light Dragoons (Hussars) were a highly experienced British cavalry regiment serving in the Peninsular War (1808–1814). Having been converted to hussars in 1807, they returned to the Iberian Peninsula in February 1813 to play a key role in the final campaigns against Napoleon’s forces in Spain and France.
Height 14,5 cm
Length 5,5 cm
Width 5 cm
Net Silver Weight 296 grams (it is not weighted)
Condition report:
In clean fine circa 60 years old original condition, minor enamel missing - great patina - no dings, no cracks, no repairs, as you can see in pictures that are part of the description
Coming from a 100% smoke free home, it will be properly sanitized before shipping
Buy with confidence from one of Catawiki top silver specialist seller
International buyers welcomed
Worldwide reliable tracking registered mail shipping
Nature respectful recycled carefully packed
Yes I do combine shipping for lots sold in the same auction
Are you looking for more fine quality items in current auctions?
Click now on Argent Provocateur seller username to see all my lots!
Seller's Story
Now browse and search through my auctions to find the unexpected!
Over the last 40 years, I have been collecting silver Works of Art. Carefully selecting every single piece that speaks for its rarity, provenance, historical significance, excellent craftsmanship, functional peculiarity and harmonious proportions...
Time has now come to release them back into the market, so that new generations of demanding collectors and individuals that - just like me - love to surround themselves with items with character can enjoy them as much as I did.
I photograph them honestly and describe them to the best of my knowledge.
Good luck to your bids!!!
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Era
1900-2000
Silver type
.800 silver
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Silver
Title of artwork
1813 - The King's 15th Regiment Hussars Military Officer
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
14.5 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
5.5 cm
Weight
296 g
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